Kerr Lake Catfish Stew

Kerr Lake Catfish Stew

delicious, tomato-based catfish stew

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 15m
Cook Time: 45m
Total Time: 1h
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (18 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

627
calories
33.1g
fat
38.7g
carbohydrates
43.8g
protein
128mg
cholesterol
1073mg
sodium
Kerr Lake Catfish Stew

Recipe Description

This Kerr Lake Catfish Stew recipe takes me back to camping trips I enjoyed with my cousins. We would spend the day on the lake, swimming and fishing. When we’d get back to the campsite, we would cook a communal meal using the fish we caught that day – usually that was catfish. Catfish is very popular in in the Southern United States.

It’s generally dipped in batter and fried but I think this recipe is great for showcasing the mild flavour and firm texture of freshly caught catfish. This is a one-pot stew which means it’s as easy to cook over a campfire as it is in your kitchen. You simply fry some bacon in a pot and add some tomatoes, potatoes, seasoning and of course the catfish! To me, there is nothing better than a hearty stew after an activity-filled day on the lake.

To make Kerr Lake Catfish Stew, you will need the following ingredients:So, how do you make Kerr Lake Catfish Stew?

Ingredients for Kerr Lake Catfish Stew

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Put the bacon in a pot

    10 min
    Step 1 - Kerr Lake Catfish Stew

    Place the bacon into a large pot like a Dutch oven, and cook it over a medium-high heat for about 10 minutes until it is brown. Turn occasionally while cooking.

  2. 2

    Remove the bacon

    1 min
    Step 2 - Kerr Lake Catfish Stew

    Remove the bacon and drain on paper towels, but leave the bacon oil in the pot.

  3. 3

    Crumble the bacon

    1 min
    Step 3 - Kerr Lake Catfish Stew

    Once cool enough to touch, crumble the bacon and set it aside.

  4. 4

    Cook the onions

    5 min
    Step 4 - Kerr Lake Catfish StewStep 4 - Kerr Lake Catfish Stew

    Add the onions to the pot. Cover the pot and cook them for about 5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Add the tomatoes, potatoes and seasoning

    2 min
    Step 5 - Kerr Lake Catfish Stew

    Mix the tomatoes, tomato sauce, potatoes, Worcestershire sauce, and hot pepper sauce with the onions.

  6. 6

    Season and simmer

    30 min
    Step 6 - Kerr Lake Catfish Stew

    Season to taste with salt and pepper and allow the stew to simmer for 30 minutes.

  7. 7

    Add the bacon and catfish

    10 min
    Step 7 - Kerr Lake Catfish StewStep 7 - Kerr Lake Catfish Stew

    Mix the crumbled bacon and catfish into the stew and cook for 10 more minutes until the fish begins to flake easily.

  8. 8

    Serve

    1 min
    Step 8 - Kerr Lake Catfish Stew

    This stew is perfect as it is or you could add fresh cornbread to mop up the sauce.

This Kerr Lake Catfish Stew is a tasty campfire meal that all the family will enjoy! Make it on your next camping trip. Take some photos of your stew and come back to share them when you get home.

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (18 reviews)
ZiaBella
May 15, 2025
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Simply delicious stew!

Frank
July 28, 2024
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Super tasty stew!

Walter
April 13, 2024
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Exceptional catfish stew!

Zoe Mitchell
December 8, 2023
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Simplicity.

Yvonne Smith
October 21, 2023
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This stew brought back summer lake trips with my fam. So delish and easy!

Lila
August 6, 2023
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Absolutely love this!

Sophie
December 29, 2022
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Superb!

Katie
August 28, 2022
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Exceptional. This recipe reminds me of our family camping trips. Simple and hearty, nothing beats a catfish stew after a long day on the lake with loved ones. I'm proud to share this with my kids now.

Jessica
October 11, 2021
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Love this stew! Reminds me of summer!

Rebecca Johnson
May 6, 2021
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Absolutely loved it! Reminds me of childhood camping trips with my cousins. We’d fish, then create delicious meals together. This stew is simple and packed with flavour - perfect after a day by the lake!

James Sullivan
April 9, 2021
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I made the Kerr Lake Catfish Stew and it was simply great. Reminded me of camping with my cousins. After a long day of fishing, we’d come back to cook with our catch. This stew's easy recipe brought back those warm memories. Perfect for enjoying catfish's flavor.

Tina
October 21, 2020
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Superb campfire stew!

Sarah Johnson
April 22, 2020
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So deliciously comforting!

Megan
January 24, 2020
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Superb stew recipe. Reminds me of summers at the lake with family. Easy to follow, great flavors, and a dish full of memories.

Zachary Smith
September 7, 2019
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This recipe is fantastic. It reminds me of summer days with family by the lake, cooking catfish stew over a campfire. Simple flavours and great fun to prepare and eat together. Highly recommended for everyone.

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